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18 August 2013 4717 comments
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Sunday’s two matches get underway with a Selhurst Park encounter that finds Crystal Palace host Andre Villas-Boas’ Spurs. Two hours later, Chelsea start their double Gameweek with a home clash with Hull City as Fantasy mangers brace themselves for an avalanche of points.

The team news from Palace finds Ian Holloway keep the faith with much of the side that won promotion from the Championship. Holloway keeps the new boys on the bench, with Marouane Chamakh and Jose Campana in reserve while the likes of Aaron Wilbraham and Scott Dobbie are handed starts. New signing, Dwight Gayle, does get his Premier League debut up front, however.

Visitors Spurs are without Gareth Bale but can call on the services of Jan Vertonghen who is fit to line up alongside Michael Dawson in defence. Danny Rose gets the nod at left-back as expected. In midfield, Gylfi Sigurdsson looks to be starting in the Bale role, with Nacer Chadli given a debut on the left-flank. All eyes will be up front, however, as Roberto Soldado makes his first start following his £26 million move from Valencia.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will be available for those who fancy live chat during this match and into the tea-time clash at Stamford Bridge.

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  1. Godfather Bandit 42
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    This could get Mess-ier #Barca

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    1. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yep 5-0

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      cheesy

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  2. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    As much as i rate hazard 2 things worry me on owning him.

    1. So many midfield options for jose. and all expensive
    2. jose tends to specialise in low scoring wins.

    im thinking keep cech and he is enough long term.

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    1. I am not a smart guy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Just my opinion only: I think Mourinho told his team to practice defense in the 2nd half. No worry.

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      1. Scottys Army
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        ok thanks for the info

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  3. Eboue
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    If osvaldo arrives what is likely to be the saints set up? 4231?
    Wanyama schneiderlin
    ?lambert?
    Osvaldo

    Rodriguez somewhere? Thoughts?

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  4. PanTanti
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    any price rises tonight?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      no b

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  5. Alton E.
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    That Barca game is just..

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      yawnfest

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  6. Mojo Rojo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard was very ordinary today, very disappointing. Thought he would have tore Hull's defence to shreds. Anyway, I'm sure it was just a bad day at the office for the lad.

    In other news... Lukaku > Bony

    Do it now or wait?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      wait for the other game obvs

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Thinking similar myself, Bony looks good for goals to me. Better than Soldado I reckon. But wait till after midweek, Lukaku could start.

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    3. Touré De Force
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      You'd feel a little stupid if:

      Lukaku scores 1-2 Wednesday eveing, scores at Old Trafford and suddenly Mourinhio is obliged to select him.

      Wait it out.

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    4. flipperallstars
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Wait

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  7. SUPERMAN
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Is the Chelsea villa game on tv in the uk on Wednesday?

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      no.

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      1. SUPERMAN
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        That's a shame. Cheers

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  8. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?45639-Pablo-Osvaldo/page42#.UhEHxdJP2UM

    looks like osvaldo has signed for southampton. gonna be declared tmrw.. damn.. just when lambert turned my head towards him.. wait and see now

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      That's what makes this game so challenging. More likely to affect Rod though?

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        would think so.. gonna wait till friday and browse through forums b4 i make a decision.. either way it'll affect lamberts points imo

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    2. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      yeah, I feel you :/

      It was gonna be Lukaku --> Lambo, but now I am not so sure

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        lukaku to a hopefully 7 million osvaldo.. they may not take a chance and price him @ 8

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    3. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      will he take a while to settle like gaston though

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    4. synyster626
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I think this will affect J-Rod if anything. Lambert should hold his spot

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    5. Oldman Unathletic
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      There were reports of Southampton getting him before the deadline. Its a shame as Lambert still has a lot to offer. He may even play alongside Osvaldo. But his points will surely be diminished.

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  9. Lewandowski in the houski
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Would really appreciate some advice on this, would you rather do:

    Ivanovic > Coleman/other 5m

    or

    Lukaku > ? (I already have lambert)

    Is it ludicrous to consider both? Off to a festival from wednesday so need to make some decisions quckly.

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  10. reytheist
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I've had a disastrous opening week. I'm so tempted to wildcard and start over, but I don't want to do it prior to the transfer window closing. Must. Be. Strong.

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      pray for reytheist

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      1. reytheist
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        i believe in myself... but i'm having a crisis of faith!

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    2. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Can you beat my 31? I'm massively tempted too!

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    3. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      you do have luke moore in your team. enough said.

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  11. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lol Liga

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  12. Large Hardon Colluder
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Even though I don't have RVP, all three of my strikers scored, so i'm not too disappointed.
    🙂

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  13. Godfather Bandit 42
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    6-0 -#BarcaDemolition

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  14. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Seems like we've had a lot of penalties

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    1. DietCoke
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Guess everybody forgot how to play football.

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    2. sdmdsdBazman
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      think the arsenal defense forgot how to play football...

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  15. The Mousa is Loosa
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    How did Walcott play yesterday? Thinking of doing Wally>Coutinho or Michu

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    1. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      patience people, patience

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    2. sdmdsdBazman
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Be patient, Wally will pick up (I have Cazorla and I'm even more confident.)

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  16. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    real madrid should be intresting to watch later

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  17. Mr Sarcastic
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Only 4166 comments, slow day here.

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  18. The Milkman
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    What chance does Barkley have of starting regularly for Evrton? In need of a reliable cheap 5th midfielder...

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      well he has a good chance obvs

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      not good, gibson will be back in 1,2 weeks

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    3. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      if he plays well he will start most weeks roberto keeps faith in young players.

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    4. sdmdsdBazman
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      If Gibson loses form and Barkley hits a purple patch than Barkley will start from then on for sure. But that's unlikely, and even then, this will have to take place at around GW4-5-ish.
      Not worth it.

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      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I've seen Gibson for a while now, Ireland when he feels like it, Everton, the odd United game. He's limited. Barkley looks a great prospect. The Premier needs players like him and less Gibsons.

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  19. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Any truth to Ronaldo signing for Utd again?

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    1. F is for
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Who is the source for the rumour?

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      1. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Bbc reporting that 4 trusted sources claim its a done deal. He spent the week at the Marriott in Manchester

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      2. Voyeur
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Michael Vaughan's mate has been saying it all summer. He's generally spot on.

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      West Ham? Doubt it.

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    3. Voyeur
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I think it's quite likely. Bale's arrival will free him, Rooney & Torres for moves

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    4. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      no way will it happen.

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  20. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Scout tweet regarding Man City:

    “The aim has been to build a group that has two top class players for each position; we are fighting for trophies on four fronts so we will need everyone at some stage,” he stressed.

    “The Premier League can be won by one point and that point can depend on having a squad with strength and depth. Part of my job is to manage the fitness and freshness of the players to give us the best possible chance of winning all those trophies for which we compete.”

    All City players out; someone else in!!!

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    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      It doesn't sound good for FPL.

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      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        didn't anyone learn from last season?

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    2. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Komp should be fine for the 2 important fronts 😉

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  21. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku to Sturridge or Bony?
    Have Coutinho and not Michu.

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    1. jonesy_in_the_laundry_room
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      i still think studge

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  22. Mojo Rojo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    What are chances of Hazard starting against Villa after today's performance?

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      high

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  23. flipperallstars
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Love how people panic so early in season with knee jerk reaction transfers before all games have been played. 42 pts for me and not concerned yet, the key will be how your team looks coming out of the international break when I have played wildcard every season once you get an idea of how teams are shaping up

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  24. Pratik
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Rodriguez and Lukaku both will have to go soon. 🙁

    Which budget strikers do you think played well this week even if there were no immediate fpl returns

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    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Bent. He sat on the bench wonderfully 😉

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    2. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Van Wolf, Aspas, Bent

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    3. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      keep rodriguez for now. lukaku was only a 1week punt

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      1. Pratik
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        But that oswald signing completely screwed things.... Way too much competition for both chelsea and Southampton striker spots.

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        1. LOCO ABREU
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          osvaldo won't start next game i think

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  25. Sarri-ball
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Long term think mite double up on Chelsea at the back.

    But due to united then free week

    Need to drop ivanovic or cech. What transfer better?

    Ivanovic-Coleman

    Cech-foster

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      ivan cole

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      do you have backup gk?

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      1. Sarri-ball
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Yep boruc so he can play gw2and 3 so edging Ivan to Coleman.

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        1. LOCO ABREU
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          ivan to coleman yes

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  26. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Ronaldo out of Real Madrid team tonight. Could he be off somewhere?

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      injury perhaps

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    2. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Arsenal 😯

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    3. PMC3
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      6/1 Man Utd on Will Hill.

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Licence to print money.

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    4. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Sauce ?

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    5. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      He starts

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  27. flipperallstars
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Ivan to Coleman

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    1. flipperallstars
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Reply fail

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        But good advice anyway.

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  28. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    if rooney goes to chelsea

    cant see luk , torres and ba being happy on the bench most weeks ....

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      he won't be going to chelsea.

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    2. Hazardous
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      lukaku will get loaned out ba will be sold imo

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  29. Alton E.
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    "La Liga is a very competitive league." - No one

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    1. Eoin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Definitely didn't see that one doing the rounds on twitter a few minutes ago...

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